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JH05 LEW

2013 BMW 114

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH05 LEW
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 130,395 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 120,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,964 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 106,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,428 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 59,069 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,573 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 42,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,124 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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JH05 LEW is a 2013 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JH05 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JH05 LEW registered?

JH05 LEW is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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